The act of looking up information on a personal screened device such as a cellphone or tablet; especially for someone else
Trying to find information on the internet, especially on a cellphone or screened device.
The use of thumbs to look up information on a personal device, such as a cellphone or tablet.
Similar to "legwork", which was an act of traveling to places, such as a library, to gather information; thumbwork is an act of "traveling" to Google, IMDB, or certain websites on a screened device, instead.
The use of thumbs to gather information on the internet or through the use of informational apps.
Trying to find information on the internet, especially on a cellphone or screened device.
The use of thumbs to look up information on a personal device, such as a cellphone or tablet.
Similar to "legwork", which was an act of traveling to places, such as a library, to gather information; thumbwork is an act of "traveling" to Google, IMDB, or certain websites on a screened device, instead.
The use of thumbs to gather information on the internet or through the use of informational apps.
Tina: "Lisa, check Urban Dictionary to see if there is a word that means "looking up information on the internet"...Lisa: "What? Why do I have to do all the boring thumbwork around here?"
"I'd love to play video games, but I'm stuck doing all the thumbwork for my boss because he's too lazy to look things up himself!"
"Yes, Sir! 'is Jimmy Hoffa still alive?'...'how many almonds can a person eat in one sitting without dying'...'is the world flat?'...'must chia seeds be ground up for the best nutritional benefit?'...'how many adult giraffes fit in an average school bus?'...I'll get right on that thumbwork immediately, sir!"
"I'd love to play video games, but I'm stuck doing all the thumbwork for my boss because he's too lazy to look things up himself!"
"Yes, Sir! 'is Jimmy Hoffa still alive?'...'how many almonds can a person eat in one sitting without dying'...'is the world flat?'...'must chia seeds be ground up for the best nutritional benefit?'...'how many adult giraffes fit in an average school bus?'...I'll get right on that thumbwork immediately, sir!"
by Cravicky June 03, 2020
Difficulty in distinguishing the left hand from the right hand.
Difficulty distinguishing left from right, especially when anxious or under pressure.
Confusion between left and right.
Difficulty distinguishing left from right, especially when anxious or under pressure.
Confusion between left and right.
I have difficulty with directions. When someone tells me to turn left, I turn right. I must have dysdexia.
Raise your right hand and repeat after me...no, the “other right”...do you have dysdexia?
Raise your right hand and repeat after me...no, the “other right”...do you have dysdexia?
by Cravicky October 18, 2019
The act of repairing a newly purchased item that arrived damaged.
A consumer using already-owned equipment on a newly purchased item for the benefit of making the new item work the way it was advertised to work.
Opting to repair, adjust or modify a brand new purchase, or part of a brand new purchase, with pre-owned items, rather than returning the substandard item (lemon) for a refund or exchange.
The act of purchasing equipment for the sole purpose of repairing, adapting, altering, adjusting or modifying a newly purchased item so it can function the way it was advertised, rather than returning the item for a refund or exchange.
A consumer using already-owned equipment on a newly purchased item for the benefit of making the new item work the way it was advertised to work.
Opting to repair, adjust or modify a brand new purchase, or part of a brand new purchase, with pre-owned items, rather than returning the substandard item (lemon) for a refund or exchange.
The act of purchasing equipment for the sole purpose of repairing, adapting, altering, adjusting or modifying a newly purchased item so it can function the way it was advertised, rather than returning the item for a refund or exchange.
"This vacuum doesn't suck!! Here's the problem! There's a hole in the hose. Instead of returning it, I'll just lemon-rig it with duct tape."
"That's a brand new car!! Are you seriously going to lemon-rig it with red fingernail polish instead of sending it back for a paint job?"
"...But I just bought these chairs and they are scratching up my floors! The end caps are cheap! The metal is poking through! I don't want to waste time sending them back; besides, I love these chairs and we have a party in two days! I'll go to the hardware store and buy some decent end caps. Why waste time when I can just lemon-rig it?"
"That's a brand new car!! Are you seriously going to lemon-rig it with red fingernail polish instead of sending it back for a paint job?"
"...But I just bought these chairs and they are scratching up my floors! The end caps are cheap! The metal is poking through! I don't want to waste time sending them back; besides, I love these chairs and we have a party in two days! I'll go to the hardware store and buy some decent end caps. Why waste time when I can just lemon-rig it?"
by Cravicky July 27, 2021
“Where’s Mom? Oh she must be line dancing. I did notice a long line outside the bathroom.”
“I’m going to have a hard time holding it in that long line! Looks like I’m going to be a line dancer again tonight!”
“I’m going to have a hard time holding it in that long line! Looks like I’m going to be a line dancer again tonight!”
by Cravicky April 08, 2024
The act of changing congenital handedness; as in writing
The act of hanging from one hand to another
Changing one’s handedness
The act of hanging from one hand to another
Changing one’s handedness
Transdexterity was once a common practice of kindergarten teachers, when they noticed students writing with their left hand. They believed the child must adapt to the world and its inventions, such as scissors and pencil sharpeners, so they forced left handed children to write with their right hand.
The act of transdexterity was once controversial in the teaching profession. While some teachers believed they were helping naturally left-handed children fit in the world’s standards, others believed the world should adapt to the left-handed children, as they were born.
The act of transdexterity was once controversial in the teaching profession. While some teachers believed they were helping naturally left-handed children fit in the world’s standards, others believed the world should adapt to the left-handed children, as they were born.
by Cravicky August 13, 2023
A form of eczema or contact dermatitis caused by prolonged and direct contact of technological devices to skin. These devices can include, but are not limited to, headphones, earphones, wireless devices, virtual reality headsets, smart watches, smart phones, etc.
Irritation to the skin can be caused by a combination of allergenic material, nonporous material, contaminated surface of device (mold, fungi, mildew, bacteria, etc.), lack of ventilation to the skin, perspiration, and chronic usage of irritating device(s). History of skin allergy, sensitive skin, and sensitivity to allergens may complicate Techzema.
Symptoms may include inflammation of skin, discoloration of skin, slight swelling, bumps, blisters which may or may not ooze nd crust over, itching, dry skin, cracked skin, pealing skin, tenderness, burning.
If you experience techzema, discontinue use of suspected technological device(s), wash effected skin area with cool water, disinfect irritating device and contact your health care provider.
Irritation to the skin can be caused by a combination of allergenic material, nonporous material, contaminated surface of device (mold, fungi, mildew, bacteria, etc.), lack of ventilation to the skin, perspiration, and chronic usage of irritating device(s). History of skin allergy, sensitive skin, and sensitivity to allergens may complicate Techzema.
Symptoms may include inflammation of skin, discoloration of skin, slight swelling, bumps, blisters which may or may not ooze nd crust over, itching, dry skin, cracked skin, pealing skin, tenderness, burning.
If you experience techzema, discontinue use of suspected technological device(s), wash effected skin area with cool water, disinfect irritating device and contact your health care provider.
“Yes, I see that rash over your face. It looks like it could be a case of techzema. You should take a break from your VR headset, and give it a chance to heal.”
“I can’t wear my headphones! My ears are itching and burning from techzema. So if you don’t like the noise, leave! I don’t care if you ARE my boss! I can get a librarian job anywhere!”
“I can’t wear my headphones! My ears are itching and burning from techzema. So if you don’t like the noise, leave! I don’t care if you ARE my boss! I can get a librarian job anywhere!”
by Cravicky July 31, 2023
licetrap;
lice-trap;
lice-catcher;
lice catcher;
licecatcher
Cap worn over hair or head or under chin to catch falling hair.
Hair net
Netting worn over hair of food preparers, for the prevention of hair contamination in food.
lice-trap;
lice-catcher;
lice catcher;
licecatcher
Cap worn over hair or head or under chin to catch falling hair.
Hair net
Netting worn over hair of food preparers, for the prevention of hair contamination in food.
"So, you're supposed to come in on time, be dressed in full uniform and wear a lice trap on your head and beard every time you step into the kitchen. Got it, Theresa?"
"I'm sorry you found several hairs in your pudding, sir. Every member of my crew wears a lice trap on their head and beard. Are you sure they're not rat hairs?"
"I'm sorry you found several hairs in your pudding, sir. Every member of my crew wears a lice trap on their head and beard. Are you sure they're not rat hairs?"
by Cravicky January 22, 2022